Job Description

Service Architect - Integration Platform Centre of Excellence

Contract

3 Months

1-2 days a week in the office in Birmingham or London

£650-£700pd (Inside IR35)

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Architect to lead the establishment and management of our Integration Platform Centre of Excellence (CoE). This role is critical in providing architectural guidance, driving best practises, and ensuring the design and implementation of ITIL processes for the integration service.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and Lead the Centre of Excellence

Architectural Design and Governance

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

Solution Delivery and Support 

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make strategic architectural decisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all organisational levels.

Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.

Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy requirements in the context of integration.Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on service creation.

Extensive knowledge of ITIL processes and IT Operations Management (ITOM)